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Smith Debnam Hosts Foreign Delegations
March 1, 2005
Attorney Aaron N. Bailey, at the request of the International Visitors Council, has provided a number of seminars on U.S. domestic legal policy and procedure to delegations from Eastern Europe and Asia. His latest guests were six judges from the high courts in Afghanistan. Two translators from the U.S. Department of the Secretary of State were also in attendance.
On March 1, 2005, Mr. Bailey welcomed the distinguished Afghani judges with a tour of the firm, a catered halal lunch (similar to a kosher preparation method), and a seminar. The group addressed civil and criminal law issues and discussed cultural differences affecting the rule of law in Afghanistan. Said Mr. Bailey, "It is such a great honor for our firm to be able to support our foreign colleagues as they seek new ideas. The courage and vision required of these judges to entertain and implement new legal ideas during tumultuous times is incredible and humbling."
This was Mr. Bailey's fourth opportunity to address foreign dignitaries regarding legal matters. His first seminar hosted a group of judges from the former Soviet Union and addressed civil law, enforcement of judgments, and legal remedies. In November of 2003, he welcomed a delegation of Supreme Court Judges from Russia and discussed legal reforms and legal system comparisons. In June of 2004, Mr. Bailey conducted a similar seminar for Ukrainian Lawyers and Officials.
